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Command Channel Slides Week Between Nov. 1 to 7
1. Heating Outage
for Various Camp Zama Buildings
A heating outage
in Bldgs. 101, 102, 103, 104, 110, 125 and 125
is scheduled to take place
Oct. 28 through Nov. 2
in order to connect new pipelines
and remove more than 300 feet of piping.
2. Heating Outage
for Various Camp Zama Buildings
After the installation is complete,
the system will be tested prior to allowing heating
to resume in the above listed buildings.
Call 263-4035 for more information.
3. Guidance on Transition to Heating Season
Due to the forecasted low temperatures
and the budgetary cuts mandated by Congress,
the Directorate of Public Works will provide
intermittent heating through early November 2013.
4. Guidance on Transition to Heating Season
Heating will be provided based on
the following criteria for five consecutive days:
- 68 degrees or below from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- 55 degrees or below from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
5. Guidance on Transition to Heating Season
Following the intermittent heating period,
DPW will transition into “No Heating/No Cooling”
in order to perform
the necessary preventive maintenance,
checks and services required on the heating systems
throughout U.S. Army Garrison Japan
installations prior to the heating period.
6. Guidance on Transition to Heating Season
Based on historical weather records,
intermittent heating period is projected to begin
on or around early November.
Call 263-4035 or 263-3965 for more information.
7. Open-Forum Discussion at Arnn Elementary
An open-forum discussion titled
“Why Bright Kids Get Poor Grades, and
What You Can Do About It”
is scheduled to be held
Nov. 14 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
at Arnn Elementary School’s Teresa Torres
Information Center.
8. Open-Forum Discussion at Arnn Elementary
The forum is free to attend, and
all parents are invited.
Ben Kolodziej, Arnn’s gifted education teacher,
will discuss key points from the book
based on the research of Dr. Sylvia Rimm.
9. Open-Forum Discussion at Arnn Elementary
These points include a brief overview
of the causes of student underachievement,
how to promote achievement both at school
and at home, and practical tips and ideas
for working with children who underachieve.
10. Open-Forum Discussion at Arnn Elementary
Parents will then share and practice strategies
in small groups, to be concluded
with a question-and-answer session.
The Arnn Parent Teacher Organization
will provide free light refreshments
and free child care for those who attend.
11. VA Overseas Military Coordinator
to Visit Camp Zama
The Department of Veterans Affairs
overseas military services coordinator
is scheduled to be
at the Camp Zama Education Center,
Bldg. 278, on Nov. 6.
12. VA Overseas Military Coordinator
to Visit Camp Zama
If you would like to schedule
an appointment to discuss veterans’ benefits
to which you may be entitled,
call 263-5311.
Don’t delay, appointments are limited.
13. Army Education Week Kickoff at Camp Zama
Army Education Week will be observed
Nov. 18 through 22.
A kickoff event is scheduled to be held
Nov. 20 beginning at 11:30 a.m.
in front of the Camp Zama Education Center.
14. Army Education Week Kickoff at Camp Zama
The installation’s Education Services officer
will provide opening remarks,
followed by
a cookout and cake-cutting ceremony.
Attendance at this event is open to the public.
15. ID Card Section to Begin Online Scheduling
ID Card Section to Begin Online Scheduling
The Identification Card section
at Camp Zama’s Military Personnel Division
will begin using
the online RAPIDS appointment scheduler.
16. ID Card Section to Begin Online Scheduling
ID Card Section to Begin Online Scheduling
Visit the following link to schedule an appointment:
http://go.usa.gov/WrXQ
Call 263-4449 or 046-407-4449
for same-day appointments or further guidance.
17. Directorate of Emergency Services
Bicycle Registration
All Status of Forces Agreement members,
to include children and spouses,
are required to register all privately owned bicycles.
Sponsors need to prepare USAG-J Form 1349EJ
in order to properly register
all privately owned bicycles.
18. Directorate of Emergency Services
Bicycle Registration
Bicycles can be registered
at the Vehicle Registration Office (Bldg. 227)
or the Sagamihara Family Housing Area
Pass and ID Office
at Gate 1.
19. Serial number locations are normally
found
on the below locations of any model
bicycle:
Seat tube
At rear wheel
mount
Head tube
Under crank
(bottom bracket)
Common Serial Number Locations
22. Mailing Deadline Dates (From Military Post Offices in Japan)
Destination
First Class
Priority SAM / PAL
Letters/Cards
Express
Mail
Continental U.S.
Dec. 10
Dec. 10
Dec. 3
Dec. 17
APO/FPO, AP
Dec. 10
Dec. 10
Dec. 3
N/A
APO/FPO, AE
(Except ZIPs 093)
Dec. 10
Dec. 10
Dec. 3
N/A
APO/FPO, AE
ZIPs 093
Dec. 3
Dec. 3
Nov. 26
N/A
APO/FPO, AA
ZIPs 340
Dec. 10
Dec. 10
Dec. 3
Nov. 12*
N/A
*SAM parcels more than 15 pounds and 60 inches
in combined length and girth
23. U.S. Postal Service Announces
New Postage Prices
The U.S. Postal Service announced
new postage prices that are scheduled
to go into effect Jan. 26, 2014.
Highlights of the new single-piece
First Class Mail pricing include:
24. U.S. Postal Service Announces
New Postage Prices
Letters (1 oz.): 3-cent increase to 49 cents
Letters, additional ounces: 1-cent increase to 21 cents
Letters to all international destinations (1 oz.): $1.15
Postcards: 1-cent increase to 34 cents
Call 263-8587 for more information.
25. Japanese Cultural Class for Foreign Residents
Japanese Cultural Class for Foreign Residents
A Japanese cultural class for foreign residents
is scheduled to be held Nov. 9 from 1 to 4 p.m.
on the second floor of Harmony Hall in Zama City.
The class is offered free of charge
by Zama City and the Zama
International Association.
26. Japanese Cultural Class for Foreign Residents
Japanese Cultural Class for Foreign Residents
Participants can see and experience
a tea ceremony,
traditional Japanese music instruments
such as the koto, shamisen
and shakuhachi, as well as
flower arrangement and calligraphy.
27. Japanese Cultural Class for Foreign Residents
Japanese Cultural Class for Foreign Residents
Those who are interested in attending the class
can send an email or fax to the Z.I.A.
with their name, nationality, phone number,
email address and the language
of their choice.
Volunteer interpreters will be
made available.
28. Japanese Cultural Class for Foreign Residents
Japanese Cultural Class for Foreign Residents
Z.I.A. contact information:
Email: i.a.040501@Kdr.biglobe.ne.jp
Phone: 046-251-9000
(Open Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Fax: 046-206-6493
29. Japanese Cultural Class for Foreign Residents
Japanese Cultural Class for Foreign Residents
Contact the Z.I.A. directly or call
the U.S. Army Garrison Japan Public Affairs Office’s
Community Relations Office at 263-7156 for assistance
or further questions.
30. Submit Issues
for Army Family Action Plan Conference
The annual Army Family Action Plan conference
is scheduled to be held
Nov. 5 through 7.
31. Submit Issues
for Army Family Action Plan Conference
Those who have AFAP-related issues
they would like to be addressed
at the conference can submit them online at
www.armymwrjapan.com/afap.
The due date for submissions has been extended
to Oct. 25.
32. “Loco Festa” Hawaiian Music Event in Zama City
An event known as “Loco Festa”
is scheduled to be held
Nov. 16 beginning at 4 p.m.
at Harmony Hall
in Zama City.
33. “Loco Festa” Hawaiian Music Event in Zama City
The event will feature
live Hawaiian music performances
and a hula/Tahitian dance performance
by various artists from Hawaii and Japan,
including Keola and Moana Beamer,
Taliʼ ilani Goeas
and Noboru Matsumoto.
34. “Loco Festa” Hawaiian Music Event in Zama City
The “Loco Market Place”
will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
at the main hall, and entrance is free.
There will be Hawaiian food stands, hula goods,
Tahitian clothes, and more.
35. “Loco Festa” Hawaiian Music Event in Zama City
Five pairs of tickets will be given away
on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Call 042-359-7630 for more information.
36. “Loco Festa” Hawaiian Music Event in Zama City
Otherwise, the price is 3,500 yen for advance tickets,
and 4,000 at the door.
Call 042-359-7630 or e-mail yuko@noback.co.jp
to purchase advance tickets.
Visit www.locofesta.com
for more information.
37. Machida Jidai Matsuri “Festival of the Ages”
The Machida Jidai Matsuri
(“Festival of the Ages”) is scheduled to be held
Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The event will begin with a procession of
about 80 armored warriors parading
from the Machida Chamber
of Commerce to Serigaya Park.
39. Machida Jidai Matsuri “Festival of the Ages”
In case of heavy rain, the swordsmanship
will be demonstrated at the Machida Daini
Elementary School gym at 11 a.m.
Call the Machida City
Tourism and Convention Bureau
at 042-724-1951 for more information.
41. Walk-in Flu Vaccines Available
at MEDDAC-J
Flu vaccines are available on a walk-in basis at
the BG Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic on Camp Zama.
The vaccines are available:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m.
42. “To Better Serve You ”
Effective Nov. 2,
Camp Zama’s Consolidated Mail Room
will open
on Saturdays
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
43. Power Outage at Sagamihara Family Housing Area
A power outage is scheduled to take place
from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Nov. 6 and 7
at Sagamihara Family Housing Area.
The purpose of the outage is to install electrical meters
on electrical switchgear at Bldg. 123-15.
Call 263-4374/7075 for more information.
44. Expanded Hours
at Camp Zama Consolidated Mail Room
Effective Nov. 2,
Camp Zama’s Consolidated Mail Room
will be open on Saturdays
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
45. Temporary Road, Parking Lot Closure
Near Gate 4
A parking lot and portion of the road
near Camp Zama’s Gate 4
is scheduled to be closed to traffic
Nov. 5 through 8
from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.
46. Temporary Road, Parking Lot Closure
Near Gate 4
The closure is necessary in order for
the Directorate of Public Works
to remove a tree in the area
that poses a physical security risk.
47. Online Resource
for General Furlough Guidance
An online resource is available
on the Defense Civilian Personnel
Advisory Service website
to provide Department of Defense employees
with general guidance and information regarding pay,
leave, unemployment and other frequently asked questions
in light of the government shutdown.
49. Employee Assistance Program
The Employees Assistance Program
is a free service available
to all Department of the Army civilians
on Camp Zama and their family members.
The EAP is a confidential support service paid
for by the government to assist employees.
50. Employee Assistance Program
The EAP program is designed to:
Promote personal growth, mental and
Physical health, and strengthen individuals,
Families and communities.
51. Employee Assistance Program
Provide individuals with confidential referrals
to agencies that can provide assistance
for problems that can affect their performance.
Individual problems can range from emotional,
psychological, psychiatric, stress-related,
substance dependence or other challenges.
52. Employee Assistance Program
Provide comprehensive short-term counseling
and referral services to help individuals achieve
a balance between their work, family and
other personal responsibilities.
53. Employee Assistance Program
The confidentiality of individuals using
the program is carefully protected.
No information is furnished to employers,
unions, or other individuals without the express,
written permission of the participating client.
54. Employee Assistance Program
The EAP can provide tools to help deal with,
stress, relationships, financial issues,
conflict, substance abuse, impulse control,
assertiveness, anger and
a variety of other adult living issues.
55. Employee Assistance Program
The EAP is available
Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
and is located in the Resiliency
and Restoration Center, Bldg. 534.
To make an appointment, call 263-5309.
56. Gold Star Mother’s Day Observance
For nearly a century,
the Gold Star tradition has reminded
all Americans of the men and women
who have sacrificed their lives
in service of the United States.
57. Gold Star Mother’s Day Observance
When a service member was killed
in the line of duty, a gold star was stitched
over the blue one on the flag
in his or her home.
58. Teaching Vacancies at LCA Kokusai Elementary
LCA Kokusai Elementary School,
a Japanese private bilingual school,
is seeking qualified applicants
for preschool and elementary-grade
teaching vacancies.
59. Teaching Vacancies at LCA Kokusai Elementary
The preschool vacancy is
for teaching children ages 3 to 6, and
the working hours are 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Applicants must be native English speakers,
and a degree and experience
are preferred.
66. Zama ITT Travel Updates
for Fall, Winter
Columbus Day is coming soon;
this is your last chance to make
your trip arrangements.
Call 263-4059 for more information.
67. Notice for Smokers to Smoke
in Designated Areas
Smokers on U.S. military
installations are reminded
that if they are smoking
during business hours
outside their office building
or place of employment,
68. Notice for Smokers to Smoke
in Designated Areas
they should do so only in
designated smoking areas
-- not near roads or
in parking lots.
Smokers must be
considerate of nonsmokers.
69. Roads Between Bldgs. 101, 102
to be Re-paved
The road between Bldgs. 101 and 102
are scheduled to be will be re-paved
from Oct. 7 through Dec. 7.
Construction will be divided in order to
allow vehicular traffic during this time.
70. Roads Between Bldgs. 101, 102
to be Re-paved
Critical junctions Construction
will be paved
on weekends
so that traffic flow
will not be
disrupted
during work days.
Bldg. 101
Bldg. 102
71. New Operation Hours
at Sagami Depot Self-Help Store
The Sagami General Depot Self-Help Store
will only be open on Saturdays,
effective Oct. 1.
For more information:
263-5952 / 3441 or 046-407-5952 / 3441
72. South Entrance of BG Sams Clinic
to be Open
Effective immediately and throughout
Phase 1 renovations, the south entrance
to the BG Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic
will be open during normal patient care hours.
73. South Entrance of BG Sams Clinic
to be Open
Patients parking at the Camp Zama Community Club
are advised to use designated crosswalks
to access this entrance.
Drivers dropping off and picking up patients
are advised to use caution when using
the curbside entry area.
74. NARITA BUS TRANSITION PROJECT
New Narita Buses
Program Start Date: Sept. 1, 2013
36-Passenger Bus
Undercarriage storage
With toilet – no restroom breaks (30 minutes)
Video package
Two buses per day
Fees: $30 or 3,000 yen per seat
No pets (inquire about limousine service)
75. NARITA BUS TRANSITION PROJECT
Departure Times and Locations
8:45 a.m.
9 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
– Army Lodging
– Camp Zama Community Club
– Sagamihara Family Housing Area
12:45 p.m. – Army Lodging
1 p.m.
– Camp Zama Community Club
1:30 p.m. – Sagamihara Family Housing Area
4 p.m.
7 p.m.
– Narita Airport Terminal No. 2 Parking Lot
– Narita Airport Terminal No. 2 Parking Lot
76. NARITA BUS TRANSITION PROJECT
Pets
No pets allowed on Narita Bus.
Pet limousine service available through Outdoor
Recreation. This service is dependant upon driver
availability.
Pet owners may ride with pet if space is available.
Call 263-4671 or 046-407-4671 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
daily; closed on U.S. holidays.
77. NARITA BUS TRANSITION PROJECT
Limousine Service
Reservations may be made dependant upon
availability of driver – prepayment is required to
obtain reservations.
Limousine service will not be available during
Narita Bus operations, except for pet transportation
requirements.
Use of the Narita Bus is encouraged.
Service is available to Haneda Airport.
78. NARITA BUS TRANSITION PROJECT
Limousine Service
Pet owners may ride with their pet (seats are limited).
Only one receipt will be given per reservation.
Hourly late fees will be assessed to guests for any
delays to cover overtime or extended parking fees.
Any communication required for changes of arrival
or departure dates or times is the responsibility
of the reservation holder.
79. NARITA BUS TRANSITION PROJECT
Haneda Airport Service
Logistics Readiness Center will maintain Official
Travel services to Haneda Airport. Please contact
the Transportation Office at 263-3772 or 046-407-3772.
Non-official passengers may utilize the limousine
service (dependant upon availability).
Local commercial transportation is available (train,
bus).
80. NARITA BUS TRANSITION PROJECT
No Reservations
Guests without reservations may purchase spaceavailable seating. Payment must be made prior to
departure.
Space-available seating is first-come, first-serve.
No money to pay (arrival without reservations):
Passenger (incoming primary) will be required to
fill out an promissory note to include name(s),
unit and contact information.
81. NARITA BUS TRANSITION PROJECT
No Reservations
No money to pay (arrival without reservations):
Transportation service will be based on availability.
Payment must be made within 24 hours at Outdoor
Recreation (open seven days a week).
Payments made after 24 hours will be assessed
a $15 late-payment fee.
Promissory notes are considered as confirmed
reservations.
82. NARITA BUS TRANSITION PROJECT
Other Information
Sponsors provide location of the Department of
Defense Liaison Desk to incoming personnel.
Bus will be available at Narita Airport 90 minutes
prior to departure.
Space-available seats at Narita will be sold first-come,
first-serve.
Bus will leave at scheduled times.
83. NARITA BUS TRANSITION PROJECT
Other Information
No refunds will be provided to non-arrivals who
fail to properly communicate to a reservation agent.
Refunds will be issued to all those who missed
the bus due to unscheduled flight delays
(flight documentation required).
Rescheduling transportation is based on seating
availability.
84. NARITA BUS TRANSITION PROJECT
Other Information
Refund consideration will be given to unscheduled
flight delays.
Personnel without confirmed reservations will
not be allowed to ride the bus if seats are not
available.
Children who are required must be in child seats
– not provided by MWR.
Each seat occupied will be assessed a fee.
85. NARITA BUS TRANSITION PROJECT
Other Information
Narita Limousine Service
Fees: One-Way – $215
Round Trip – $430
Haneda Limousine Service
Fees: One-Way – $175
Round Trip – $350
Call 263-4671 for more information.
86. NARITA BUS TRANSITION PROJECT
Narita Bus Alternatives
Taxi Company – Sagami Chuo Koutsu.
Phone: 0120-888-810 (on-post access authorized)
Local Limousine Bus – 3,500 yen (adults);
1,700 yen (Youth) (departs from Sagamiono Station)
Train – Between 2,000 and 6,000 yen
87. NARITA BUS TRANSITION PROJECT
Narita Bus Alternatives
Sponsor Pick-up – Approximately 6,000 yen for tolls,
round trip.
Outdoor Recreation Vehicle Rental – $60
Outdoor Recreation Limousine Service – 263-4671
Taxi – Not recommended; estimated cost is 40,000 yen
88. NARITA BUS TRANSITION PROJECT
Official Travel Reimbursement
Reimbursement for bus fee for military/Department
of the Army civilians/Nonappropriated fund personnel
with travel orders will be made through traveler’s
submission of a Travel Voucher
(DD Form 1351, 1351-1, 1351-2, 1351-2C, or 1351-3,
as applicable).
89. NARITA BUS TRANSITION PROJECT
Official Travel Reimbursement
Reimbursement for bus fee for master labor
contract/indirect hire agreement personnel with travel
orders will be made through the submission of
USFJ Form 356EJ.
If person is going to Narita Airport without travel orders:
- Military or DAC travelers will use DTS to request
local travel funds.
90. NARITA BUS TRANSITION PROJECT
Official Travel Reimbursement
If person is going to Narita Airport without travel orders:
- NAF travelers will use DD 1164 for approval and
reimbursement of bus fee.
- MLC travelers will use USFJ 356EJ to request
approval for local travel and bus fee
reimbursement.
Official reimbursement is not issued through MWR.
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93. “Salad Wednesdays”
at Camp Zama Exchange Restaurants
“Salad Wednesdays” are
part of the Exchange’s Operation
BEFIT initiative to promote health and wellness
through fitness and diet.
94. “Salad Wednesdays”
at Camp Zama Exchange Restaurants
Camp Zama Exchange restaurants
are open to anyone on the installation
– whether military, civil service, contractor or visitor –
per Army Regulation 215-8.
“Salad Wednesdays” occur every Wednesday
at all participating Exchange restaurants.
95. Mystery Shopper Program
at Camp Zama Exchange
The Camp Zama
Exchange Mystery Shopper program
is seeking a select group to go
about their normal day-to-day shopping for
a period of six months and detail their experience
in a series of three survey sets.
96. Mystery Shopper Program
at Camp Zama Exchange
Mystery shoppers are rewarded
for their participation
with a $30 Exchange gift card and,
for sharing their movie-going experience,
two free movie tickets
along with popcorn and drinks.
97. Mystery Shopper Program
at Camp Zama Exchange
Authorized patrons can apply to become
Mystery Shoppers by registering
at www.shopmyexchange.com.
From this pool of applicants
a new crop of participants
is selected every six months.
98. Mystery Shopper Program
at Camp Zama Exchange
To apply,
visit www.shopmyexchange.com
and click the “Mystery Shopper – I want to apply!”
link under the “Exchange Locations”
header at the bottom of the page.
99. Mystery Shopper Program
at Camp Zama Exchange
Exchange shoppers can also offer feedback
by visiting
www.shopmyexchange.com/CustomerService
and clicking the “Catalog / Internet Feedback”
and “Exchange Store Feedback” links
on the right-hand side of the screen.
100. Water Yoga Classes at Yano Swimming Pool
Water Yoga classes are held every Thursday
at the Yano Fitness Center swimming pool
from 4:30 to 5 p.m.
101. Water Yoga Classes at Yano Swimming Pool
The class is open to adult active-duty Soldiers,
Department of the Army civilians,
spouses and all other Status
of Forces Agreement personnel.
Non-swimmers are welcome.
Call 263-5050 or 263-2004 for more information.
102. Hours of Operation
Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Friday
8 a.m. to noon; and 1 to 4 p.m.
Thursday
1 to 4 p.m.
Closed from noon to 1 p.m.
103. Gatekeeper Professionals
Behavioral Health and ASAP Counselors
Sexual Assault Response and Victim
Advocates
Family Advocacy Program Personnel and
Military Family Life Counselors
Army Emergency Relief Fund Counselors
Emergency Room Medical Technicians
Chaplains and Chaplain Assistants
Gatekeeper Professionals
Military Police
Judge Advocate General Professionals and
Legal Assistants
Employee Assistance, EEO personnel and
Inspectors General
School Counselors
Red Cross Workers
First-Line Supervisors (military, civilian)
Call 263-8049 for more information.
104. An evening women’s bible fellowship
Date: First and third Wednesday of each month,
from September through December
Time: 6 to 7:50 p.m.
Location: Multipurpose room, Tower Bldg. 743
105. Contact the National Suicide Prevention
Lifeline at 263-8255
or visit
SuicidePreventionLifeline.org
107. Residents’ Responsibilities
During Leave and TDY
All Army family housing and unaccompanied
personnel housing residents must notify
the Housing Management Division for absences
from their quarters of seven days or more.
108. Residents’ Responsibilities
During Leave and TDY
Provide a point of contact for
a responsible sponsor or adult
to perform periodic checks to ensure
the home is safe, secure and free of incidents
and unexpected circumstances,
and maintain the yard as well, if applicable.
109. Residents’ Responsibilities
During Leave and TDY
In the event you do not assign
a point of contact during your absence,
the Housing Management Division
will contact your organization or agency
to request their support – especially when it comes
to keeping up your yard maintenance.
110. Residents’ Responsibilities
During Leave and TDY
Visit the Housing Management Division
at Bldg. 671
to request the Form for Periodic Absences.
Call the Housing Office at 263-4135, 263-4843
or 263-5859 for questions or more information.
111. Notification of
Absence from Quarters
On-post residents must notify
the Housing Management Division
for absences from quarters extended
more than seven days.
112. Notification of
Absence from Quarters
Please provide a POC
who will have responsibility for your quarters
during your absence.
For more information: 263-4136/3890
046-407-4136/3890
113. Multiple Half-Road Closures on Camp Zama
The Directorate of Public Works
is in the process of replacing domestic hot water
and chilled/hot water lines on Camp Zama.
The project began May 30 and
is scheduled to continue through November.
This project will require half-road closures
during working hours at the following locations:
120. Posting Ads at Front of Bldg. 102
Not Authorized
All personnel are reminded
not to post advertisements
at the front entrance of
U.S. Army Garrison Japan headquarters, Bldg. 102.
Call 263-3829 for more information.
121. Parking Reminder
for Family Quarters Residents
All personnel living in family quarters
on Camp Zama, Sagamihara Family Housing Area
and Sagami General Depot
are reminded
to park their personally owned vehicles
in their respective assigned parking areas.
Call 263-3829 for more information.
122. Provide your input or feedback online at the
U.S. Army Garrison Japan ICE site
and enter to win a prize!
http://ice.disa.mil
Good or bad, we’d like to know!
123. Reminder of Pet Owners’ Responsibilities
The following list of responsibilities for pet owners
living on Camp Zama, Sagamihara Family
Housing Area and Sagami Depot was released
by the Housing Management Division:
- Sponsors are responsible for cleaning the areas
used by their pets.
- If kept outside, the pet’s area must be policed daily
to prevent a buildup of trash and fecal material.
124. Reminder of Pet Owners’ Responsibilities
- Owners must clean up waste left by their pet
during walks.
- Fecal droppings must be disposed of in sealed
plastic bags (preferably double bags) and be
placed in garbage receptacles.
- Un-bagged waste must not be placed in garbage
receptacles.
125. Reminder of Pet Owners’ Responsibilities
Violations can be reported to following email address:
usarmy.zama.imcom-pacific.mbx.usagj-dpw-housingofficer@mail.mil
You may also report violations by calling the Housing Management
Division at
263-3441 or 263-4503,
or the Family Housing and Furnishing Management Branch
at 263-3527 or 263-4136.
126. Emergency Communication Messages
The American Red Cross provides
the military community and their families with 24/7 access
to an Emergency Communications Network
to keep families connected in a crisis,
provide case management services,
and assist with emergency financial assistance.
Find us on Facebook
American Red Cross – Camp Zama
Click on “Notes”
127. Emergency Communication Messages
To start an American Red Cross message,
the following information is needed:
Service member’s or sponsors’ full name
Branch of service
Rank
Social Security Number or date of birth
Complete military unit address
128. Notice From Sams Health Clinic
The USA MEDDAC-Japan
will undergo major facility renovations
starting in March, 2013 and extend through 2016.
These changes will affect the current parking layout
for our community,
requiring a shift of parking availability
to outlying areas such as
the commissary and Camp Zama Community Club.
129. Notice From Sams Health Clinic
Please watch the video for important information
regarding these parking changes
and how they will affect you.
Please also visit the MEDDAC-Japan
facebook page:
http://facebook.com/MEDDACJ
our website:
http://www.usarj.army.mil/organization/meddac/
130. B.G. Sams Health & Dental Clinic
Renovation Project Starting Soon.
Starting in February
This project will be in phases and span almost
three years.
During the construction, only a small part of
our parking lot will be available
for special needs parking.
131. B.G. Sams Health & Dental Clinic
Renovation Project Starting Soon
Please be patient as we work to provide an up-todate, modern facility for your medical and dental
care.
The main entrance to the clinic will not change.
Contact us at MEDDACJ-PAO@AMEDD.ARMY.MIL
with any questions or concerns.
132. Off Site Parking Locations-Buildings
Commissary
MWR
PHCR
Temp Bldg
Contractor Staging Area
MEDDAC
Camp Zama Community
Club
133. Off Site Parking Locations
DPW Housing Office
(Staff Parking)
New Patient Parking
(Commissary Area)
Special Need Parking
(Current Parking Lot)
BG Sams Health Clinic
Bldg704
Additional Patient Parking
(CZCC 48 Spots)
134. Driving in Japan Classes
Are you a newcomer to Japan?
Need to obtain your local drivers permit?
Then sign-up for the "Driving in Japan” class
every Tuesday 8 a.m.
Safety classroom building 102, room A108
on Camp Zama.
135. Driving in Japan Classes
There is no sign-up or fees for the
course.
Please bring a valid US drivers license
and your military ID card.
The class is approximately 4 hours long.
For more information,
call the Safety Office at 263-4464
136. Remedial Drivers Training
Do you require a remedial drivers class
due to a revocation of
your drivers privileges or an accident
while driving a government vehicle?
137. Remedial Drivers Training
The 4-hour class is taught QUARTERLY,
and held in the safety classroom
building 102 room A108 on Camp Zama.
For more information call the Safety Office
at 263-8379 to sign up,
All classes are free!
138. Camp Zama ITT Travel Office
Now is the time to plan your travel for the remainder
of Winter as well as your Spring Travel.
Zama ITT has a range of travel services available for you.
Please contact them at
263-5273 or 046-254-8896 or travel@zamaitt.com.
You can also check the web page at http://zamaitt.com.
Just a few things to consider are listed on next slide.
139. Camp Zama ITT Travel Office
Disneyland Discount Tickets valid until March 15
Snow Monkey Trips until end of March
Ski and Snowboard Trips
Great Wall Marathon
Travel to Yap and Stay/Dive at Manta Ray Bay Resort
Princess Cruises include a special departure
from Japan in July
Contact: 263-5273 or 046-254-8896 or travel@zamaitt.com.
140.
141. Nov. 1, 2013
~Menu~
5 p.m. to 6:30
p.m .
Cream of Mushroom Soup / French Onion Soup
Beef Pie with Biscuit Topping
Baked Salmon with Lemon and Dill
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Rice / Pasta
Mixed Oriental
Seasoned Wax Beans
Price :
$4.60
159. Nov. 10,
2013
~Menu~
5 p.m. to 6 p.m .
Chicken Mushroom Soup / Cream of Potato Soup
Cajun Baked Fish
Turkey Tenderloin Mignon
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Rice / Savory Bread Dressing
Seasoned Green Beans
Stewed Tomatoes with Croutons
Price :
$6.45
160. Effective Date: Jan. 31, 2013
Every Thursday’s Breakfast Hours
will change from: 6 to 8 a.m.
to the new hours: 7 to 9 a.m.
161.
162.
163. What is Ready Army?
Ready Army is the Army Emergency Management
Program’s proactive campaign to increase the
resilience of the Army community by informing of
relevant hazards and encouraging Soldiers,
their Families, Army Civilians and contractors to,
“Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed.”
164. What is Ready Army?
Through outreach and education Ready Army calls
our Army community to action and aims to create a
culture of preparedness that will save lives and
strengthen the nation.
165. Get a Kit
When disaster strikes, emergency responders
address the most critical needs and may not
even be able to get to an area until it is deemed
safe. While they work on behalf of the entire
community, it is your responsibility to ensure
your family’s well-being during times of crisis.
Emergency kits to sustain for 72 hours are an
essential tool for meeting that challenge.
166. Make a Plan
• Ensure everyone understands the plan, and practices.
• How to communicate during an emergency.
• Consider what to do, where to go, what to take.
• Plan for members with disabilities or special needs.
• Include pets in family plan.
• Report status through ADPAAS.
• Identify a continental U.S. contact.
167. Be informed
• Chain of Command
• www.ready.army.mil
• www.usarj.army.mil (Local Conditions Page)
•www.facebook.com/usagj
•Mass Notification System
• Command Channel 13
• Eagle 810 radio
• Family Assistance Center
168. Emergency Supply Kit
• Food supply for all family members for five days (ready to
eat; no preparation required)
• Bottled water
• Protective mask
• 30-day supply of prescription medication
• Over-the-counter medications
• Baby toiletries (diapers, etc.) (five-day supply)
• Toiletry articles (toothbrush, etc.)
• Feminine hygiene articles
169. Emergency Supply Kit
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Baby articles
First-Aid kit
Flashlight with extra batteries
Portable radio with extra batteries
Can opener
Backpack / luggage
Extra clothing (keep in mind baggage limits)
Blankets (seasonal)
$100 cash
Pet carrier (dog or cat only) with 10-day supply of pet
foods
